The Identity Security Strike Team (ISST), a multi-jurisdictional initiative between the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), investigates high level, complex identity fraud and related security matters under both Commonwealth and State legislation.
In June 2017, the ISST commenced Operation Loa to investigate targeted mail theft, mobile telephone porting, and identity takeovers enabling large-scale fraud across Sydney.
Following extensive investigations, ISST officers executed seven search warrants across the Sydney metropolitan area from 6am today (Wednesday 29 November 2017).
Seven people were arrested during the police operation and taken to local police stations.